Kennedy Estates Chateau-beautiful custom home with four ensuite bedrooms with one large guest suite downstairs * Fantastic floor plan with formal, marble entry * Sunny living room with high ceilings, fireplace & french doors * Formal Dining room * Separate study/library/office with coffered ceiling * Chef's kitchen with granite, top of the line appliances, island, eating area and butler's pantry * Separate family room with fireplace, wet bar with cherry cabinets and wine cooler-french doors * Enjoy the expansive owner's suite with sitting area and fireplace, high ceilings plus expansive private bath with marble floors, 2 vanities, big island with soaking tub, separate jetted tub and shower, big walk-around closet. So many other amenities-two furnaces & air conditioning units, climate controlled wine cellar for 1000+ bottles, two separate garages - 2 car with added storage; oversized one-car with electric charger and storage. Attention to detail throughout- you must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
2.3 acresLot Size
$890Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sandra Remus•DRE #00934229• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-497-4553
Bought with Christy Ying•DRE #01275770• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH CHATEAU IN THE KENNEDY ESTATES. THIS EXQUISITE RESIDENCE SHOWCASES FLAWLESS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN. UNSURPASSED CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM THE GOURMET KITCHEN TO THE HANDSOME CHERRYWOOD LIBRARY.
Public Records
Sep 30, 1988
Sold
$315,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,996 (+3.8%)
$3,247,296 + $1,610,658
$4,857,954
2024
$53,965 (+1.6%)
$3,183,624 + $1,579,077
$4,762,701
2023
$53,098 (+0.7%)
$3,121,200 + $1,548,115
$4,669,315
2022
$52,744 (+27.2%)
$3,060,000 + $1,517,760
$4,577,760
2021
$41,470 (+19.9%)
$3,000,000 + $1,488,000
$4,488,000
2020
$34,579 (+1.3%)
$2,088,147 + $1,408,412
$3,496,559
2019
$34,121 (+1.4%)
$1,433,482 + $1,487,952
$2,921,434
2018
$33,663 (+0.3%)
$1,405,375 + $1,458,777
$2,864,152
2017
$33,553 (+2.6%)
$1,350,803 + $1,402,132
$2,752,935
2016
$32,715 (+0.5%)
$1,350,803 + $1,402,132
$2,752,935
2015
$32,540 (+1.5%)
$1,324,317 + $1,374,640
$2,698,957
2014
$32,048 (+2.2%)
$1,278,874 + $1,327,470
$2,606,344
2012
$31,345 (+3.2%)
$1,273,095 + $1,321,471
$2,594,566
2011
$30,376
$1,248,133 + $1,295,560
$2,543,693
2010
$30,360 (+2.7%)
$1,223,660 + $1,270,157
$2,493,817
2009
$29,571 (+4.5%)
$1,214,515 + $1,260,665
$2,475,180
2008
$28,297
$1,193,531 + $1,238,883
$2,432,414
Tax history for 217 Forrester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,996 (+3.8%)
$3,247,296 + $1,610,658
$4,857,954
2024
$53,965 (+1.6%)
$3,183,624 + $1,579,077
$4,762,701
2023
$53,098 (+0.7%)
$3,121,200 + $1,548,115
$4,669,315
2022
$52,744 (+27.2%)
$3,060,000 + $1,517,760
$4,577,760
2021
$41,470 (+19.9%)
$3,000,000 + $1,488,000
$4,488,000
2020
$34,579 (+1.3%)
$2,088,147 + $1,408,412
$3,496,559
2019
$34,121 (+1.4%)
$1,433,482 + $1,487,952
$2,921,434
2018
$33,663 (+0.3%)
$1,405,375 + $1,458,777
$2,864,152
2017
$33,553 (+2.6%)
$1,350,803 + $1,402,132
$2,752,935
2016
$32,715 (+0.5%)
$1,350,803 + $1,402,132
$2,752,935
2015
$32,540 (+1.5%)
$1,324,317 + $1,374,640
$2,698,957
2014
$32,048 (+2.2%)
$1,278,874 + $1,327,470
$2,606,344
2012
$31,345 (+3.2%)
$1,273,095 + $1,321,471
$2,594,566
2011
$30,376
$1,248,133 + $1,295,560
$2,543,693
2010
$30,360 (+2.7%)
$1,223,660 + $1,270,157
$2,493,817
2009
$29,571 (+4.5%)
$1,214,515 + $1,260,665
$2,475,180
2008
$28,297
$1,193,531 + $1,238,883
$2,432,414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.3 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
5,877
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
53728003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Mar 1, 2002 • Final
Residential - m - other
Remodel a master bathroom and walk-in closet.
Bathroom
Remodel
Mar 1, 2002 • Final
Residential - e - alteration
Remodel a master bathroom and walk-in closet.
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Other (See Remarks)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Heating (2+ Zones)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Concrete
Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) (Auto)
Building Information
Style: French
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 5,877
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 215918
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.3007
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: HR110
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Blossom Hill Elementary
Elementary School District: Los Gatos Union Elementary
Middle School: Raymond J. Fisher Middle
High School: Los Gatos High
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,877
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 53728003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
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10/10
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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